Paleo French Toast

Try making this paleo french toast recipe for your next breakfast or brunch! This dish is simple to make and loaded with healthy ingredients to start off your morning. Cinnamon provides plenty of antioxidants and regulates blood sugar levels. Coconut aids in weight loss and helps promote bowel regularity. Vanilla offers antioxidants to help combat inflammation and coconut sugar provides a sweet and nutty flavor. Top with maple syrup or honey and your choice of fresh fruit. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 8 slices of paleo-friendly bread

• 2 eggs

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¾ cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• 2 tbsp coconut sugar

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• Maple syrup or honey for topping

• Fresh fruit for topping, optional

Instructions:

1) Add the coconut oil to a large skillet and begin heating on low heat.

2) In a medium sized bowl, combine the eggs, cinnamon, coconut milk, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk all ingredients together.

3) Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated. Place each slice of bread on the heated skillet and cook on low-medium heat until each side is golden brown.

4) Serve with maple syrup or honey and your choice of fresh fruit. Enjoy!

Maple Glazed Pecans

Try making these maple glazed pecans for your next snack option! Pecans are an excellent source of fiber and help to control cholesterol levels. Ginger provides plenty of antioxidants and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Lowering fevers, alleviating headaches, and fighting off infections are just a few of the many benefits this spice has to offer! Maple syrup is an excellent alternative for refined sugar and is a good source of zinc and manganese. Eat when you are on the go and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pecans

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1) Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup over low-medium heat.

3) Once maple syrup is warm, toss in the pecans, sea salt, and ginger. Mix ingredients well to evenly coat the pecans. Continue to heat until the liquid is gone.

4) Transport the pecans onto the lined baking pan and refrigerate to cool. Enjoy!

Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Try making this healthy zucchini pasta for your next dinner option! Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin A and C and provides plenty of fiber for bowel regularity. Garlic helps to strengthen the immune system and keep the gut in balance with its anti-microbial properties. Tomatoes are rich in potassium and are great source of carotenoids for keeping inflammation at bay. Enjoy this flavorful low carb pasta without feeling guilty!

Ingredients:

• 3 large zucchinis

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ onion, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, diced

• 6 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 cup tomato sauce

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• ½ cup basil, chopped

• Sea salt and pepper

Instructions:

1) Slice the zucchinis into noodles using a spiral vegetable slicer. Set aside.

2) Heat olive oil in a skillet over low/medium heat. Toss in the onion and garlic and cook until soft.

3) Add in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and let sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.

4) Add the zucchini noodles to the sauce and stir until well coated. Cook for about 5 minutes or until noodles are soft. Enjoy!

Paleo Almond Butter Bars

Ingredients:

Almond Butter Crust:

• 1 cup almond butter

• ½ cup coconut flour

• ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp maple syrup

Chocolate Topping:

• 1 cup paleo-friendly chocolate chips

• ½ cup almond butter

Instructions:

1) Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, coconut flour, and maple syrup. Mix ingredients well until a thick mixture is formed. Transport the almond butter mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.

3) Place the chocolate chips and almond butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is combined and fully melted.

4) Pour the chocolate mixture over the almond butter layer. Place the dish in the freezer and freeze for up to 1 hour. Enjoy!